UIC Commercial Services

This is a hands-on role responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of internal and external communications, stakeholder communications/relations, implementation and analysis of marketing strategies, website, digital and social media management, media relations, and event planning.. The Corporate Director of Marketing and Communications provides key support to executive management, the UIC Board of Directors, the President/CEO, and works collaboratively with marketing professionals in our Government Services and Commercial Services divisions.. Integrated marketing and communication campaigns, to include the design of marketing materials, relevant messaging, and channel strategy.. Ex: Google analytics, search engine optimization practices.. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite ( InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat ) and Microsoft Office ( PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint ).

director of marketing communications

Job Summary Are you a seasoned communications professional who is adept at developing and implementing integrated marketing and communication plans? Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is searching for a highly qualified Corporate Director of Marketing and Communications. UIC is the Alaska Native Corporation for Utqiaġvik, Alaska. We’re one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and annual revenues above $700 million. We’re looking for a leader with exceptional project management and writing skills, a solid background in marketing and corporate communications, a can-do approach to collaborative and cross-functional work, and the practical skills to back it all up. This is a hands-on role responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of internal and external communications, stakeholder communications/relations, implementation and analysis of marketing strategies, website, digital and social media management, media relations, and event planning. The Corporate Director of Marketing and Communications provides key support to executive management, the UIC Board of Directors, the President/CEO, and works collaboratively with marketing professionals in our Government Services and Commercial Services divisions. The position is in-person, based in Anchorage, Alaska. Periodic travel, both in state and out of state, and some evening/weekend/holiday work, is required. Responsibilities Duties & Responsibilities The Corporate Director of Marketing and Communications plans, manages, and implements all marketing and communications efforts with minimal supervision: <ul><li>Strategy: Develops and implements an Integrated Marketing and Communications Strategy for the company in support of UIC’s strategic goals.</li><li>Budgeting: Establishes and maintains a department budget.</li><li>Subject Matter Expert: Provides executive-level marketing and communications counsel and recommendations.</li><li>Internal Communications: Works with leadership teams to ensure internal communications are clear and effective. This may include employee newsletters, company announcements, presentation templates and style guides.</li><li>External Communications: Develops and manages external corporate communications, including through various forms of earned, owned, and paid media:</li><ul><li>Corporate identity and annual report</li><li>Integrated marketing and communication campaigns, to include the design of marketing materials, relevant messaging, and channel strategy.</li><li>Website, digital and social media management</li><li>Marketing & advertising</li><li>Media relations</li><li>Event planning (company events and exhibitions)</li></ul><li>Stakeholder Communications/Relations: Develops and manages key activities such as the shareholder newsletter and presentations to key stakeholders.</li><li>Marketing Collateral and Giveaways: Creates on-brand marketing collateral and sources quality giveaway items to promote UIC and company business efforts.</li><li>Vendor Relationships: Manages and maintains vendor relationships to include print vendors, tradeshow activities, corporate subscriptions/memberships.</li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul>Qualifications Knowledge and Skills Required: <ul><li> Understanding of strategic marketing and communications, with ability to develop and implement a multi-channel plan to support UIC Corporate goals and objectives. </li><li> Excellent verbal, written, administrative and organizational </li><li>Superior project management skills that result in successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively with diverse clients; colleagues; executives; and external audiences at many levels of authority.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism as they interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.</li><li> Ability to maintain confidentiality. </li><li>Ability to develop multi-channel communications, to include social media, website, print media, direct mail, and paid advertising (print and online).</li><li>Familiarity with tools for analyzing the effectiveness of communications and marketing activities. Ex: Google analytics, search engine optimization practices. </li></ul>Preferred: <ul><li>Supervisory experience.</li><li>Experience working within an Alaska Native Corporation.</li><li>Knowledge of and familiarity with industry and activities in Alaska.</li><li>Experience supporting matrixed organizations across multiple industries, to include construction, professional services, and government contracting. </li></ul>Education And Experience <ul><li>A bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, communications, marketing, English, journalism, or related discipline.</li><li>Four or more years prior experience in a leadership role of a similarly sized, matrixed organization.</li><li>Eight years of professional experience that includes:</li><li>Experience with Adobe Creative Suite ( InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat ) and Microsoft Office ( PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint ).</li><li>Experience working in WordPress content management systems (CMS)</li><li> Knowledge and use of Associated Press (AP) style. </li><li>Technical writing and editing experience with ability to condense and synthesize large amounts of information from a wide variety of professionals into succinct, attractive, accurate, and informative communications.</li><li>Corporate brand growth and management.</li><li>Development of corporate communications and newsletters.</li><li>Website management, including content updates and coordination of development and design.</li><li>Oversight and coordination with internal and external graphics and marketing professionals.</li><li>Event management, from planning to execution. </li></ul>About UIC Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the Alaska Native Village Corporation of Utqiaġvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. We are a proud Alaska Native Corporation. Our business efforts are guided by Iñupiat values, and our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit highly qualified people to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits. Authorized Driver Requirement <ul><li>Employee must possess a valid driver license and pass Smith Driver Training within one year of hire.</li><li>Individuals with one or more serious violations (DUI/DWI) shall not be authorized to drive vehicles, including company, personal or rental cars to conduct company business.</li><li>Employee must follow the UIC Authorized Driver Policy and Procedures regarding approved vehicle usage. </li></ul>Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs <ul><li>All employees must pass Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program guidelines and requirements.</li><li>If working on a DOT project, employees must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements. </li></ul>Equipment Used Common office equipment such as: <ul><li>Computers, tablets, and smart phones</li><li>Print/Copy/Scan/Fax Machines</li><li>Telephones, teleconferencing systems, and videoconferencing systems </li></ul>Physical & Mental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. <ul><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read text on a computer screen and hard copy, stand or sit, talk, and hear.</li><li>The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.</li><li>Exposure to moderate levels of noise in a well-lit, well-ventilated, and moderately paced office environment.</li><li>The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. </li></ul>Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran’s status, or any other legal protected status. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska, with travel to Utqiaġvik, Alaska, statewide, and throughout the Lower 48 as needed. Typical office setting in a large office building. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require frequent standing and walking. Occasional travel to construction sites. May be subject to environmental conditions of a general office setting/construction setting. TRAVEL Frequent work-related travel by air. UIC Preference Hiring: Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC shareholders and their descendants, based on the provisions

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